On the 10th September 2024, Natalie from our engagement team had the pleasure of presenting Learning Disability Nurse Gemma Henry from New Silksworth Medical Practice one of our Star Awards.
Gemma was nominated by a patient who said
“Gemma is a good learning disability nurse, and she is very helpful and understanding. She is starting me on this new app trial. She has also offered me one-to-one counselling whenever I need it.”
After receiving the award, Gemma said
'I'm incredibly grateful and very humbled to receive the Star award. Currently, within Primary Care, very few practices nationally directly employ a Learning Disability Nurse. It's been a learning curve for both myself and the team as to how best to develop the role and receiving this lovely feedback from a patient has been a real boost. Thank you!'
Well done Gemma from Healthwatch Sunderland!